This post is long overdue. I did the photos some time ago, but I couldn't seem to unscramble my thoughts into something coherent. So, today I decided to just start (even if it is with this bit of whine) and, well … just get on with it! JFDI.
I am very much NOT a morning person. My nocturnal cycles never gave a damn about the fact that I have a day job and children. The morning routine always consisted of falling out of bed at the last possible moment, organising everyone like a drill sergeant and arriving rather breathless at the various destinations.
Then about a year ago, it all changed. I would get back into bed with a mug of my special brew* for 20-odd minutes. Looking at my bookcase, listening to the morning sounds, playing with beautiful oracle cards or reading something inspirational. Absolutely no to-do lists or planning, just a bit of now. With the wonderful aroma to keep me present. Mindful. Even time seems elastic – the 20 minutes simply keep on giving! Definitely a much more zen way to start the day. Coffee meditation.
Fast forward to my birthday. I had an absolutely fabulous day, and to top it all, I received the most wonderful gifts. In addition to lovely flowers, luxury vouchers and bath treats, a large number of presents complementing my morning ritual! Crystal oracle cards and a pretty book to write in, a tea (coffee pot) with an arty handmade card, coffee beans and a new ice blue moka pot. And, from my friend who recently had to make her own peace with stillness, a beautiful handmade card with a book voucher, a small book on mindfulness, a fragrant candle, and the prettiest cup and saucer ever.
I am very much NOT a morning person. My nocturnal cycles never gave a damn about the fact that I have a day job and children. The morning routine always consisted of falling out of bed at the last possible moment, organising everyone like a drill sergeant and arriving rather breathless at the various destinations.
Then about a year ago, it all changed. I would get back into bed with a mug of my special brew* for 20-odd minutes. Looking at my bookcase, listening to the morning sounds, playing with beautiful oracle cards or reading something inspirational. Absolutely no to-do lists or planning, just a bit of now. With the wonderful aroma to keep me present. Mindful. Even time seems elastic – the 20 minutes simply keep on giving! Definitely a much more zen way to start the day. Coffee meditation.
Fast forward to my birthday. I had an absolutely fabulous day, and to top it all, I received the most wonderful gifts. In addition to lovely flowers, luxury vouchers and bath treats, a large number of presents complementing my morning ritual! Crystal oracle cards and a pretty book to write in, a tea (coffee pot) with an arty handmade card, coffee beans and a new ice blue moka pot. And, from my friend who recently had to make her own peace with stillness, a beautiful handmade card with a book voucher, a small book on mindfulness, a fragrant candle, and the prettiest cup and saucer ever.
I wholeheartedly recommend this and, like I have ... surrounding yourself with awesome people!
Coffee meditation.
It’s a thing. ;-)
* To get an understanding of my relationship with coffee, several other posts, specially Ode to the bean should give some insight.
Beautiful! Looks so peaceful. Maybe when I'm a grownup one day I'll stop falling out of bed at the last minute.
ReplyDelete"organising everyone like a drill sergeant and arriving rather breathless at the various destinations." If you think this is what we experience from you, you are really not a morning person!!! It's like me waking up after foot surgery!!! LOL But the more "civil" you in the mornings is much appreciated! LOL=lots of love
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